Finding Joy in the Midst of the Tears. This session covers chapters 4-5.

This psalm provides a microcosm of God’s dealings with His covenant people of Israel. What does it teach us about man? More importantly, what does it reveal about the character of God?

One of the greatest kings led one of the greatest restoration movements. In fact, his leadership in this role serves still as a template for how to conduct a restoration movement. What can we learn from this great restorer?

The book of Mark fills a very important role in the New Testament, and faith stands out prominently in Mark's account.

Mark portrays Jesus Christ as the humble Servant of God. We learn that true humility involves self-denial, service, and sacrifice.

We often do all that we can to avoid conflict. Mark's account demonstrates that conflict is inevitable when one follows Christ.

Though the shortest of the Gospel accounts, Mark teems with vivid details. Many of these details pertain to the personal reactions of Christ and others.

Jesus came calling the apostles and others to follow Him. He understood that true discipleship takes time and growth.

Though Mark's account has been described as "fast-moving" with an action-packed emphasis on Christ's miracles, it also surprisingly emphasizes the fact that Jesus taught.

Authority is relevant in virtually every realm of life. Without proper respect for God's authority, one inevitably veers off course. The newly redeemed Israelites reflect this sad fact in the book of Numbers.

Whether by rebellion or neglect, the breaking of God's law is most serious. Time and again Israel transgressed against God, and their rebellion ultimately cost the older generations the Promised Land.

Throughout all three Biblical dispensations, God has extended His fellowship to man on the basis of faith. If Israel had only acted in faith, virtually an entire generation would not have died in the wilderness wandering. Through continued faith, God's children today will ultimately receive the i...

Sound, diligent leadership is crucial to God's people as a collective group. There are great examples of leadership in the book of Numbers in spite of the rebellious spirit that pervaded much of Israel.

It is striking as one observes God's use of memorials, signs, and tokens in the book of Numbers. Since creation, man has been prone to forget. God used various "memory aids" to help future generations of Israel.

All Christians have enjoyed “vertical reconciliation” with the Father. We often need “horizontal reconciliation” among ourselves. Paul’s epistle to Philemon teaches us about both.

Christianity is the most revolutionary movement this world has ever known—albeit without the employment of physical weaponry. This session will look at slavery in the NT world and how Christianity began to undermine it.

The gospel of Christ is the power to spiritually transform people’s lives. Paul had seen this transformation in the life of Onesimus, and he desired Philemon to see it as well.